You guys are so great and so uplifting. I've been stuck mostly in bed for the past 10 weeks, with multiple back surgeries. To say you've brightened my day would be a gross understatement!
How can you tour? Your country is labeled an aggressor since it attacked Ukraine. I'm a fan, but you can't leave Russia currently because of this. Serge is Ukrainian and is fighting for his life right now. Please don't release any new music until the end of the war.
Leonid deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for keeping this music going during these difficult times between our countries . It’s nice to tune out what’s going on, thanks to his efforts.
Pro musician and educator for over 50 years now, and this is so good, it brings tears, as many of your recordings in past have. We musicians are emotional about exceptional performances like that.
Keyboardist, here. I so would love to jam with these guys, if only I were in their league 😔 And yeah, tears. Every time. So much talent, so much attention to detail. I like to let their music just wash over my soul.
I saw EWF perform this song in 2001 not even a month after 9/11, and this performance evokes the same emotions that I had that night in Albany, New York. It’s one of my absolute favorite songs FULL STOP, and these amazing musicians absolutely stuck the landing.
Do you grasp what is happening here? Leonid is a genius. He is a fabulous bass player, and a superb recording engineer. He wrote out all the charts for each musician(there are like 30 people performing), assembled this great cast of world class musicians who are crushing this song live in studio. He did all the video editing with flawless cut aways in synch with the music. Pay attention people, he created an entirely new way to enjoy these fabulous songs. You are engulfed by the performance. BRAVO.
And - he (and the whole band) are some of the kindest people I’ve ever been around, not to mention the most talented musicians I’ve ever shared a stage with. They’re humble, hard-working, and wonderful to be around. We’re so lucky to have them.
@@positivelybobby I saw you sing at the Seminole casino Immokalee for Vasily on April 13, 2024. You did a hell of a job on short notice. As a former sax guy in a really good cover band 50 years ago, they are doing what I wanted to do, cover iconic tunes. Back then the songs were current not yet iconic.
@@Jim-wc3kzoh thanks Jim! Yeah, that was a crazy night - getting a call at 10:30pm the night before, asking if I could be on the 8am flight to Ft Myers. But, that’s the life of a hired gun, right? I’d love to hear your band if you have some recordings!
@@positivelybobby Sadly, I don’t. After 46 years of life getting in the way that’s why I love L&F. It helps relive those adventurous times of my youth.
@@positivelybobby Since you have an in with L&F, I’d love to see them cover anything by Average White Band. Pick up the Pieces is obvious but is instrumental mostly. Work to Do would be ideal. See what you can do.
Sres.comision organizadora del festival de la canción de Viña del mar debiesen traer este conjunto de fama mundial,y que tendría un éxito bárbaro ya que es transmitido por tv a muchos países,y no trayendo artistas rascas.
Amazing sound mix, killer arrangement, and absolutely impeccable musicianship. There's not a person in that room who isn't a world-class musician. But I want to single out that drummer. That dude is a machine! No matter what song you play, he's in a deep pocket. Igor is absolutely amazing.
One of the things that makes L&F so unique is that there are about 30 musicians performing this song!!! Few bands worldwide ever assemble a group this large and diverse except for full orchestras! And I believe these are the best musicians in all of Russia! Bravo, Leonid! And may God give His safety and protection to Serge Tiagniryadno and the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦!
This kind of music can only be replicated properly with a full compliment of talented musicians. None of this midi and computer stuff, a bunch of highly talented people are needed to make this.
Aqui do Brasil ouvindo e vendo pela 1 vez me sinto em êxtase ,parabéns pela performance em geral da banda ,vocais perfeitos e harmoniosos,cordas,metais,percusao,tudo perfeito. Parabéns aos irmãos russos que estes sim objetivam a paz e concórdia entre os povos.
Dude has a fantastic range. Literally has that smooth Maurice white voice and then slips right into the EWF high range like he’s right off their record. Entire band is fantastic.
For a group of Slavic/ Russian European people's to come together during this time of conflict in itself is something special to behold..! 🙏☝️ But for this same group of people's to pull-off the Greatest Cover of one the most complex arrangements , song / piece , IN THE STONE... From the absolute best ..! ALL BLACK MEMBER BAND ( EARTH , WIND & 🔥 FIRE ) Is simply beyond words..! You people are all simply amazingly talented ..! From TOP to BOTTOM From beginning to end every note was hit on 🎯 point..! I grew up as a DJ in the U.S. and had followed this band from it's inception... Maurice White would be proud of this Cover of this Timeless , Master Piece...🙏 Thank you to all members of your band and in particular those behind the arrangements...! Wow..! 👍👌 😊 ❤️ 🙏
@@jbmorgan57 You must mean NATION/CULTURE not RACE... 🤔 I know what I mean and I mean what I say DUDE..🙄 If it did not matter as you say , then you would not being enjoying this unique BLACK CULTURAL SOUND... Nothing wrong with pointing out the uniqueness of a NATION & CULTURE... And I am not referring to " A COUNTRY " ... Every NATION/CULTURE of People's contribute to a very specific and unique sound/ stamp... I am a professional DJ and come from a long line of MUSICIANS & COMPOSERS... Everything MATTERS..!
Ну чуваки,так нельзя….играть и петь лучше EWF!!!😁.Просто кайф,и аранжировка,и техника,и звук,и вокал!!!Так держать,Chicago переиграли,теперь можно и EWF!!!!Спасибо за эмоции!)
This was off the hook. Tight and clean and the vocals at another level. Great horn sction. Th string section classy and spot on. So much soul. I´m still dancing.
Watching and listening from Cape Town, South Africa, wow,wow wow, unbelievable, I'm 72 years and I grew up with the music of EWF and Chicago, Carpenters etc, but you are without any doubt the greatest tribute band I have ever had the privilege and pleasure of listening to, I'm blown away, and your female vocalist has to be one of the world's most beautiful women,Ksenia, wow, thank you so much for the joy you bring through your music, peace and blessings.
When this song was first released the entire album 'I Am' sounded like one big production miracle. The best example of high level studio production - how different elements were mixed together, lot of material, many pro musicians involved. But ... can You find any video where EW&F did the song live like it sounds here played by russian group of musicians ... ? Never ever. EW&F had always too limited staff on stage to replicate the power and detail-rich sound of the original recording. We've heard different versions of this song with epic intro arranged for bigband, marchband, symphony orchestra or just band with synthesized string & brass section ... but never as it sounded originally on 'I Am'. Now it's done ... by group of russian musicians. And it sounds fantastic. Thank You Leonid & Friends - You're pointing out that music connects people all around the world.
Really, that is true BUT that SHOULD NOT be a slight to EWF. Why? Because you could say the same about all of Steely Dan stuff AND I love both. I have seen EWF in concert and still it remains perhaps my favorite live concert ever. It was at William and Mary College late seventies. I absolutely did not like the song "Boogie Wonderland" BUT did reconsider it after seeing them perform it live. BTW, as much as I like recording and live there are times when the live version surpasses the recorded one BUT very few times, IMHO.
INSANELY FANTASTIC! I have not heard a group that made me sit back and say I want to play with these folks in 20 plus years. these folks are simply Outstanding! I have a new favorite!
This is my favorite piece from Earth Wind and Fire.... And they perform it so well...!!!! Damned....!!!!! It's amazing...!!!! Congratulations to you all...!!!!
I'm just floored. I've never heard this song performed so beautifully and perfectly by anyone other than EWF. And the lead singer!?!?! I haven't heard a voice like that come out of a man who looks like him since Rick Astley (that's a compliment)!!!
This brings a whole new level of appreciation to the quality of music that Earth Wind and Fire what's creating and putting out back in the 70s . Rest in peace Maurice! You were a genius. Bands like those made memories that will never die. And yes this group is awesome
Всем большой привет и наилучшие пожелания из Израиля! Только 3 дня назад открыл для себя эту группу. Шедевр! Я уроженец России и бывший музыкант, трубач. Идеальное исполнение объясняется тем что все участники этой группы являются воспитанниками " Русской" культуры и музыкальной академии. А это очень много во все времена!
In these difficult times, its a credit to you guys to see something good coming out of Russia, the world is watching your country... Fantastic performance, one of my favourite tracks ever. well done! Please keep them coming
Now let's see something this good come out of the west. For a change. Stop blaming Russia for everything. There is nothing lily-white and blameless about the US, the UK or the west. Not even remotely. Not for a moment. These people are our Russian and Ukrainian brothers and sisters and you have a lot more in common with them than you do with anyone in any western government. They're brilliant. Bless them. (This comment from an American.)
@@mdelaubergine8930 I think you need to re read the original comment. The post simply tried to complement the great performance!! You are over reading the post and trying to make some kind of political statement..
Sad to say, Putin has made the world absolutely hate and distrust Russia again. I honestly don't know if they can ever recover from this - at the minimum Putin has set Russia back another 40 years. I would be surprised if Leonid and Friends don't move to the west permanently before the iron curtain goes up again.
The more I watch this, and it's been about 15 times now, the more I enjoy the human part. The violinist swaying on first refrain, the timbale player smiling in the beginning, the conga player with sheer delight on his face, Leonid with big smile... singers with huge smiles, even drummer smiling. Man, ...I guess I can't think of any thing else that would bring me such joy than playing this positve, upbet song with a huge group of my fellow musicians, and humans.
To the very gifted and often overlooked Igor Dzhaved-Zade: you are a frickin' human metronome my friend, a true Swiss watch of a drummer. You are the glue that holds everything else together. Many, many thanks to a fine musician!
I have been watching Leonid and Friends for the past two weeks. Thank you Leonid and Friends for the joy and happiness your music has provided. EW&F is my all time favourite band! I could listen to you all day.
I can't believe what I am hearing is damn good and fresh. I hear every instrument and the melodies are so rich and multi-layered. Volcals are clear and true to Maurice and Phillip Bailey's original. "Never you'll be alone. Forever my daring true love is written in the stone."
Where have you been all of my life L&F! What a happy gang of joyful musicians. Love, love, love what you do. Thank You for your amazing music and presentation. Strength to you all.
Дорогие друзья. Слушаю вас много лет и бесконечно благодарен за огромное эстетическое удовольствие, которое вы дарите при встрече с музыкой. Желаю вам всем огромных успехов и новых творческих находок. Очень надеюсь, что и прекрасный вокалист Сергей Тягнирядно вновь скоро присоединится к вам ибо музыка не имеет государственных границ и геополитических интересов. Она просто прекрасная музыка. Всем вам крепкого здоровья и долгого творчества.
As long as science does not discover a means of transport to take us to the past, the only means will continue to be music, In the Stone - Leonid & Friends , is one of those songs that makes us travel in the time machine of good memories...
As much as i love our USA, Snarky Puppy….. These guys are a close second, or make that first!! It’s unbelievable not just the pure talent but whoever is in charge to mic 30 tracks and mix them perfectly deserves an award in his own right. The celebration of music in Humanity has no borders or boundaries… Its the pure love of music combined with the Human Spirit that is one of the greatest gifts God has given us as Humans. This is a direct result of what can be accomplished…. Long live Music and those who not only enrich themselves by performing and playing but all of us who receive the beauty and power music holds to make our lives better and our spirit whole.🎶❤️🎶❤️!!
Simply spectacular!!!! What an amazing tribute!!! What a wonderful band!!!! Spectacular vocalists, sensational strings and brass...... everything was explendido!!!!! I dare say, "The best and most spectacular cover ever made of this classic of world music!!!! Congratulations to everyone involved in this work of art!??? Thank you for making me listen to this song more than 50 times!! !! Stupendous!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I absolutely LOVE that L&F has been moving beyond the Chicago songbook now into TOP and EWF. This cover, IMHO, is perfection! Daniel's vocal timbre and inflection capture Maurice's, and the vocal harmonies are a joy to listen to! T-I-I-I-I-I-ght horn section (as always), rhythm section is spot-on, the Latin percussion section added extra SPICE, the strings made it sound lush and classy, and everyone clearly was having the time of their lives playing this classic hit together in the studio. These days, we in the West need to see Russians like this.
I'm spellbound by what this band do. It's 2am here and I have listened to everything they've recorded six or seven times. Music is the answer. ONE LOVE!
Don't worry. Play more music. Loud as you want. You'll be fine. Your health permitting, get up. Get out the chair. Then dance. Until you are too tired. Relax, have cocktail.... Rinse. Repeat.
I'm obsessed with your sound and performances... you all look fun to look at... very uplifting because you sound amazing with your high quality musical talents 👌 .... ❤️❤️❤️
For a full touring schedule check the link below:
leonidandfriends.band/tour.html
You guys are so great and so uplifting. I've been stuck mostly in bed for the past 10 weeks, with multiple back surgeries. To say you've brightened my day would be a gross understatement!
How can you tour? Your country is labeled an aggressor since it attacked Ukraine. I'm a fan, but you can't leave Russia currently because of this. Serge is Ukrainian and is fighting for his life right now. Please don't release any new music until the end of the war.
@@JoelWelter music transcends politics / country / war - thank god! Bring it on Leonid, we love you brother!
Wish you all a save & successful US tour!!
@@ztoob8898 That was exactly how I ran across them, recovering from back surgery a year ago.
Leonid deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for keeping this music going during these difficult times between our countries . It’s nice to tune out what’s going on, thanks to his efforts.
I totally agree. Thank you Leonid, for keeping our countries together.
@@bartmulder6995 музыка вне политики
Simply amazing... Absolutely incredible.
Yo también estoy sorprendido de que esté dando conciertos en US, gracias a Dios los quieren también bien ahí, sin excepcionales
Tottally beautifull .....sorry for say this.......these russian guys play better than EWF....!!!!!!
What! My hair is on Fire! Outstanding !!!
I am!!! In Dec.2024!!! This is one of my favorite songs of E, W & F!!! Fantastic performance!!! Thank you Leonil and Friends!!!!🎉
Pro musician and educator for over 50 years now, and this is so good, it brings tears, as many of your recordings in past have. We musicians are emotional about exceptional performances like that.
Very true. I get tears just watching this group, Jacob Collier, Stevie Wonder…
Bass player here..harmonies are my stock and trade!
Keyboardist, here. I so would love to jam with these guys, if only I were in their league 😔
And yeah, tears. Every time. So much talent, so much attention to detail. I like to let their music just wash over my soul.
Well said❣
Indeed! Tears . . and giddy, childlike laughter! I was so sure when this tune was out that I'd never hear it played better . . Now I have . . !
@@rickstadel5285 Yes Rick.... tears indeed. That's us singers/musicians for you.
I can see Maurice White smiling from above. He'd approved of this cracking rendition.
You are so right!! He would ❤️ it!!!
Maurice would!
Absolutely. Made me tear up for a second. This song is EWF’s masterpiece, IMO. What a beautiful tribute.
Oh yes Maurice would. 4-sure.
Yes!! For sure! What a great tribute
As a musician of over 40 years, don’t disrespect their gift by calling them a cover band. They are totally locked in.
I saw EWF perform this song in 2001 not even a month after 9/11, and this performance evokes the same emotions that I had that night in Albany, New York.
It’s one of my absolute favorite songs FULL STOP, and these amazing musicians absolutely stuck the landing.
@@Trix897 Fantastic musicians: Leonid and Friends!!! Touring U.S. later this year (2024)....
Don’t disrespect them for their nationality, either!
Amen!
World-class musicians playing songs originally performed by world-class musicians. Perfect formula.
Do you grasp what is happening here? Leonid is a genius. He is a fabulous bass player, and a superb recording engineer. He wrote out all the charts for each musician(there are like 30 people performing), assembled this great cast of world class musicians who are crushing this song live in studio. He did all the video editing with flawless cut aways in synch with the music. Pay attention people, he created an entirely new way to enjoy these fabulous songs. You are engulfed by the performance. BRAVO.
And - he (and the whole band) are some of the kindest people I’ve ever been around, not to mention the most talented musicians I’ve ever shared a stage with. They’re humble, hard-working, and wonderful to be around.
We’re so lucky to have them.
@@positivelybobby I saw you sing at the Seminole casino Immokalee for Vasily on April 13, 2024. You did a hell of a job on short notice. As a former sax guy in a really good cover band 50 years ago, they are doing what I wanted to do, cover iconic tunes. Back then the songs were current not yet iconic.
@@Jim-wc3kzoh thanks Jim! Yeah, that was a crazy night - getting a call at 10:30pm the night before, asking if I could be on the 8am flight to Ft Myers. But, that’s the life of a hired gun, right?
I’d love to hear your band if you have some recordings!
@@positivelybobby Sadly, I don’t. After 46 years of life getting in the way that’s why I love L&F. It helps relive those adventurous times of my youth.
@@positivelybobby Since you have an in with L&F, I’d love to see them cover anything by Average White Band. Pick up the Pieces is obvious but is instrumental mostly. Work to Do would be ideal. See what you can do.
Вот, что даёт силы жить и творить! Спасибо вам, ребята!
Every aspect of this recording is perfection: musicians, vocals, arrangement, production...............Flawless. My compliments to you all.
Sres.comision organizadora del festival de la canción de Viña del mar debiesen traer este conjunto de fama mundial,y que tendría un éxito bárbaro ya que es transmitido por tv a muchos países,y no trayendo artistas rascas.
Amazing sound mix, killer arrangement, and absolutely impeccable musicianship. There's not a person in that room who isn't a world-class musician. But I want to single out that drummer. That dude is a machine! No matter what song you play, he's in a deep pocket. Igor is absolutely amazing.
it appears Mr. Vorobyev enjoys being locked in with him
Incredible drummer.
Драм машина!
So true!!! I keep watching him, it's just addictive watching him play his drum!!!
J'adore les cuivres comment ça pète bien
One cannot call this a "cover", it is bringing EW&F-Music alive again...! Thanks so much ❤
One of the things that makes L&F so unique is that there are about 30 musicians performing this song!!! Few bands worldwide ever assemble a group this large and diverse except for full orchestras! And I believe these are the best musicians in all of Russia! Bravo, Leonid! And may God give His safety and protection to Serge Tiagniryadno and the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦!
This kind of music can only be replicated properly with a full compliment of talented musicians. None of this midi and computer stuff, a bunch of highly talented people are needed to make this.
Hear! Hear!
Aqui do Brasil ouvindo e vendo pela 1 vez me sinto em êxtase ,parabéns pela performance em geral da banda ,vocais perfeitos e harmoniosos,cordas,metais,percusao,tudo perfeito. Parabéns aos irmãos russos que estes sim objetivam a paz e concórdia entre os povos.
E' una band.....
The #1 Tribute Band in the World, bar none! L&F!
I will second that emotion Felix! 👍
Listen to the Analogues!!!
I can't call then a tribute band. More like a Clone Band. 6 out of 5.
Pep band with a BIG twist
No question !!!!
とにかく黄色のお姉さんが素敵☆
I automatically give a thumbs up for Leonid and Friends… never, ever disappoints. In fact makes my day that much better.
+
Me too.
Me three
Me four...ever!
five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I've never heard a cover that is soo spot on as this.....absolutely jaw dropping.
オリジナルより、ホーン隊が格別‼️何より楽しそうに作り上げてている感が、聞いている者を虜にします！ボーカル陣も、原曲に忠実に歌い上げている点も嬉しい。最高❤❤❤
Are you kidding me?? Incredible musicians!! Thanks for bringing the funk back. I miss it so much. EWF would be proud!
Welcome here! Many songs for you to catch up with! 😊. Go see them if you ever get the chance.
Also, check out their version of Fantasy. 👍
I was lucky enough to see them in person in the fall of 2022.@@dotlund1096
Right! They'd be impressed!❤❤❤
Wow this band is unbelievable. So much here, strings, horns, percussion, keys, guitar & fantastic vocals.
Every frickin' time!!!!!! 😀
Real music. I love it
This music is from my favorite decade as a teen............the 70's. I'm going have to cover this song on my channel!
La perfezione musicale.......yeah.😊
素晴らしい😂🎉最高傑作ですね❣️EWFを完全に再現していますね😮❤感動しました😭❤凄すぎて鳥肌がたちました😂🎉
涙が出ました やはり世界が魅了した天才集団のバンド
Can’t get enough of this band. 👏🏼
same here!!!!!
Ditto love this group❤
I just LOVE Leonid and Friends. The combination of voices and instruments is exceptional...Keep it up...LOVE your music.
Brilliant stuff from these guys.....again 👍
This is astounding
完成度高い！演奏者の笑顔が最高だね😃ありがとう！
I must have listened to this 100 times by now. It’s absolutely flawless 🎉
me to
Resuscita i defunti
@@zagortenay114 To resurrect the deceased is quite a dramatic description. It is also an extraordinarily beautiful phrase. 👌
In just one evening for me, yes 😂
Flawless indeed
listening to this with headphones is a sonic experience, every instrument and vocal combination is crystal clear 👌
It's pretty good with Klipschorns, too!
@@d.e.b.b5788 I could only dream of having a pair of those!
They're pure joy and Flawless!!
Headphones is always the best way! Yes!
@@JMrealgamer headphones for sure..thats the best cover ive heard playing that song.. Brilliant.. 👏👏👏
Dude has a fantastic range. Literally has that smooth Maurice white voice and then slips right into the EWF high range like he’s right off their record. Entire band is fantastic.
Phillip Bailey
For a group of Slavic/ Russian European people's to come together during this time of conflict in itself is something special to behold..! 🙏☝️
But for this same group of people's to pull-off the Greatest Cover of one the most complex arrangements , song / piece , IN THE STONE...
From the absolute best ..!
ALL BLACK MEMBER BAND
( EARTH , WIND & 🔥 FIRE )
Is simply beyond words..!
You people are all simply amazingly talented ..!
From TOP to BOTTOM
From beginning to end every note was hit on 🎯 point..!
I grew up as a DJ in the U.S. and had followed this band from it's inception...
Maurice White would be proud of this Cover of this Timeless , Master Piece...🙏
Thank you to all members of your band and in particular those behind the arrangements...!
Wow..! 👍👌 😊 ❤️ 🙏
Bravo! EWF we’re absolutely unique and this is a fantastic tribute.
They're guitarist isn't black though. And why should it matter? Race has nothing to do with anything dude.
Truly this band in any of their endeavors transcend race and absolutely put the music center stage and it shows!!
@@jbmorgan57
You must mean NATION/CULTURE not RACE... 🤔
I know what I mean and I mean what I say DUDE..🙄
If it did not matter as you say , then you would not being enjoying this unique BLACK CULTURAL SOUND...
Nothing wrong with pointing out the uniqueness of a NATION & CULTURE...
And I am not referring to
" A COUNTRY " ...
Every NATION/CULTURE of People's contribute to a very specific and unique sound/ stamp...
I am a professional DJ and come from a long line of MUSICIANS & COMPOSERS...
Everything MATTERS..!
@@sovereignentity4924 Well I'm an actual musician and you're insane.
Ksenia Buzina ,what a Singer!! What a Voice!! What a woman!! Love her!!
I met her after the show in Buffalo. She is such a sweet person and the definition of humble
@@davebarrette5674 oh my good!! Love her tio só much
Me too, I love her ❤️😍
Quite true, she's really fascinating
And she is wearing yellow again. Thank you.
The first thing to put a big smile on my face in 3 years since my husband died
Survive the mourning feeling demands time. Not easy. I lost my mother in 2020 and still there is a gap in the family events, even in a simple dinner.
5 years since my wife died, but this does my heart good. Happy sounds!
I love this group - they are my favourites.
Lost my wife way too young but it's been a while. Trust me, there are many happy days waiting for you.
Ну чуваки,так нельзя….играть и петь лучше EWF!!!😁.Просто кайф,и аранжировка,и техника,и звук,и вокал!!!Так держать,Chicago переиграли,теперь можно и EWF!!!!Спасибо за эмоции!)
This was off the hook. Tight and clean and the vocals at another level. Great horn sction. Th string section classy and spot on. So much soul.
I´m still dancing.
This is astounding
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bro I’m still dancing!!! They did this incredible justice & understood the assignment
Watching and listening from Cape Town, South Africa, wow,wow wow, unbelievable, I'm 72 years and I grew up with the music of EWF and Chicago, Carpenters etc, but you are without any doubt the greatest tribute band I have ever had the privilege and pleasure of listening to, I'm blown away, and your female vocalist has to be one of the world's most beautiful women,Ksenia, wow, thank you so much for the joy you bring through your music, peace and blessings.
that horn section is absolutely spectacular- not one single iota of doubt about it
One of, if not the best cover groups I've ever heard. The vocals and musicianship, is second to none. Bravo.Bravo!
They’re THE best! X
They are unbelievably talented.
Absolutely correct!! Love this group. Fabulous!
I saw them play in Buffalo in July. Their shows are unbelievable. If you get the chance to see them don't let it pass you by
@@davebarrette5674 Lucky You.
BEST RENDITION I'VE EVER HEARD BY A BAND!!! 👍🏽👍🏽
When this song was first released the entire album 'I Am' sounded like one big production miracle. The best example of high level studio production - how different elements were mixed together, lot of material, many pro musicians involved. But ... can You find any video where EW&F did the song live like it sounds here played by russian group of musicians ... ? Never ever. EW&F had always too limited staff on stage to replicate the power and detail-rich sound of the original recording. We've heard different versions of this song with epic intro arranged for bigband, marchband, symphony orchestra or just band with synthesized string & brass section ... but never as it sounded originally on 'I Am'. Now it's done ... by group of russian musicians. And it sounds fantastic. Thank You Leonid & Friends - You're pointing out that music connects people all around the world.
An album that was perfect. Not a bad tune on it. EWF's best album.
Spot on
Really, that is true BUT that SHOULD NOT be a slight to EWF. Why? Because you could say the same about all of Steely Dan stuff AND I love both. I have seen EWF in concert and still it remains perhaps my favorite live concert ever. It was at William and Mary College late seventies. I absolutely did not like the song "Boogie Wonderland" BUT did reconsider it after seeing them perform it live. BTW, as much as I like recording and live there are times when the live version surpasses the recorded one BUT very few times, IMHO.
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@@adotintheshark4848 ya
I knew this was going to be exceptional even before listening to the whole thing, and it definitely is. It's fantastic.
Cmon man. These guys are something
Incredible
INSANELY FANTASTIC! I have not heard a group that made me sit back and say I want to play with these folks in 20 plus years. these folks are simply Outstanding! I have a new favorite!
You guys and the band/orchestra are just...BRILLIANT! The horns and strings...awesome!
I love the lead vocalist. So gifted! Thanks Leonid!
The world should start fighting wars with a cover band from each country! Leonid and Friends would be the winner!
This is definitely NOT a cover Band!!! They are a Tribute band!!!!
This is my favorite piece from Earth Wind and Fire....
And they perform it so well...!!!! Damned....!!!!!
It's amazing...!!!!
Congratulations to you all...!!!!
Yup -- Amazing ! !
Fantasy is my favorite but I love this too
I'm just floored. I've never heard this song performed so beautifully and perfectly by anyone other than EWF. And the lead singer!?!?! I haven't heard a voice like that come out of a man who looks like him since Rick Astley (that's a compliment)!!!
Amazing aren’t they.
SIMPLY SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THIS WONDERFUL BAND EWF !! CHEERS FROM BRAZIL!!👏👏
❤🎉
Maravilhosos, sensacionais, de arrepiar! Eu que sou contemporânea do EWF desde os anos 80, tocam como o original ...........Sucesso queridos!
OMG! Maurice White is smiling down on you! Danil Buranov, you sound EXACTLY like Maurice...amazing!
This brings a whole new level of appreciation to the quality of music that Earth Wind and Fire what's creating and putting out back in the 70s . Rest in peace Maurice! You were a genius. Bands like those made memories that will never die. And yes this group is awesome
Had the Album, and loved every minute, these guys do them true justice..
Thank you ,Leonid and friends
Wonderful 👍😊
I remember pantomiming this whole song on a house broom for my best bud back in high-school (early "70's), I nailed it‼️🧹😁👍🏼
Всем большой привет и наилучшие пожелания из Израиля! Только 3 дня назад открыл для себя эту группу. Шедевр! Я уроженец России и бывший музыкант, трубач. Идеальное исполнение объясняется тем что все участники этой группы являются воспитанниками " Русской" культуры и музыкальной академии. А это очень много во все времена!
Here for the comments! These musicians are MAGIC!❤
Whaouuuu quelle merveille!!!!!!👏💝
In these difficult times, its a credit to you guys to see something good coming out of Russia, the world is watching your country... Fantastic performance, one of my favourite tracks ever. well done! Please keep them coming
Make music, not War. Slava Ukraini!
@@ErkkiSutela Yep, viva Russia !
Now let's see something this good come out of the west. For a change. Stop blaming Russia for everything. There is nothing lily-white and blameless about the US, the UK or the west. Not even remotely. Not for a moment. These people are our Russian and Ukrainian brothers and sisters and you have a lot more in common with them than you do with anyone in any western government. They're brilliant. Bless them. (This comment from an American.)
@@mdelaubergine8930 I think you need to re read the original comment. The post simply tried to complement the great performance!! You are over reading the post and trying to make some kind of political statement..
Sad to say, Putin has made the world absolutely hate and distrust Russia again. I honestly don't know if they can ever recover from this - at the minimum Putin has set Russia back another 40 years. I would be surprised if Leonid and Friends don't move to the west permanently before the iron curtain goes up again.
The more I watch this, and it's been about 15 times now, the more I enjoy the human part. The violinist swaying on first refrain, the timbale player smiling in the beginning, the conga player with sheer delight on his face, Leonid with big smile... singers with huge smiles, even drummer smiling. Man, ...I guess I can't think of any thing else that would bring me such joy than playing this positve, upbet song with a huge group of my fellow musicians, and humans.
What an amazing cover of the EWF classic!!
They jamed it up dancing in my seat at 12:23 on a Saturday night 21 July 2024🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎷🎸🎧🎷🎸🎺🎺🎺🎺
Это здорово!!! Динамично! Позитивно!
Молодцы!
Леонид! Поздравляю!
Всех музыкантов поздравляю!
Высочайший уровень!!!!
My favorite Earth, Wind, and Fire song. Great cover.
To the very gifted and often overlooked Igor Dzhaved-Zade: you are a frickin' human metronome my friend, a true Swiss watch of a drummer. You are the glue that holds everything else together. Many, many thanks to a fine musician!
Dzhaved-Zade❤
I have been watching Leonid and Friends for the past two weeks. Thank you Leonid and Friends for the joy and happiness your music has provided. EW&F is my all time favourite band! I could listen to you all day.
Я открыла для себя это чудо недавно! Потрясающие музыканты! Ксения, Данил, Леонид особенно ! Вы дарите праздник!!!
Maurice White is smiling down from Heaven.....absolute perfection!!!
Awesome cover of one of EW&F's most overlooked songs !! You guys are brilliant !!
overlooked?????????
It's never overlooked! Every school marching band plays this and more
恥ずかし乍ら😮休暇で訪れているホテルの部屋で知りました💦
最近、UA-cam日韓歌王戦🎵に、夢中に🥰番組に出演する歌手の、昭和歌謡曲のカバー🎤の、レベルの高さに驚きながら🥶
模索していたところ、此方のbandに遭遇しました🎵
どの曲も、完成度が、異常に高過ぎて、鳥肌レベルを突き破り、全身が金縛り状態に🥶
正しく🪐銀河系で🪐最強❗️サイコー❗️のbandに間違いなし❗️
ボーカルをはじめとする、何の楽器の、グループ感も素晴らしく、涙腺崩壊です😂
How anyone can be in the same room as Ksenia and not be in absolute AWE of her Beauty and Talent is beyond me. I am her biggest fan in Texas!💖🌹
Move over Tex.
This group is wonderful. The world needs so much more of this... Awesome
Loved it!❤❤❤💯💯💯
This band NEVER disappoints. Every cover is masterful.
オリジナルより、ホーンがカッコいい‼️ボーカルも最高‼️コーラスの女性の声、最高‼️ベースラインが素晴らしい‼️
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Sacrée bonne dynamique qui nous élève dans une allégresse certaine🍾🎊🙏💖
That was off the charts! I've run out of superlatives for Leonid and friends. Superbly orchestrated and performed as per usual..
I know right? Haha ha ha...
Time to start our own dictionary! 😉👍
I can't believe what I am hearing is damn good and fresh. I hear every instrument and the melodies are so rich and multi-layered. Volcals are clear and true to Maurice and Phillip Bailey's original. "Never you'll be alone. Forever my daring true love is written in the stone."
Yes it’s like being with them listening Live😂❤
You said it! These people are motivated by Love. Love of the music. I love each one for their amazing souls. Humanity’s best.
遠く日本から皆さんの演奏を聴かせて頂いています❗️
どの曲も、歌声と演奏から活力を感じさせられて
とても良い気持ちになります☺️
これからもまた、よろしくお願いします。
ps:近くに見えるバイオリンのお姉さんが私のいちばんのお気に入りです❤️
When Danil starts to sing, i get goosebumps over and over! Great! Magic! Horn section... no words..!!!
He is full of SOUL!!!!!!
かなり本格的に、ち密なサウンドになって非常
に完成度の高いもの仕上げてますね、ここまで
音量音質が整ったin the stoneのアレンジははじめて聞きました。cover以上ですよね！
同感です！
This would be the best cover ever made and better than original Love it❤❤❤😮🎉
インザストーンまで～！！！なんてこったい～(笑) 無敵ですね(^^)d
ダニールさんと、大好きなクセニアさんと、シャカはトリオセットの様に～👍👍🔔
Where have you been all of my life L&F! What a happy gang of joyful musicians. Love, love, love what you do. Thank You for your amazing music and presentation. Strength to you all.
Esto es Perfecto !!!!.. Deleitan con los mejores sonidos , evidentemente el arreglo musical es Unico..
К профессионализму музыкантов и профессионализм звукачей!
Браво, люди!!
Дорогие друзья. Слушаю вас много лет и бесконечно благодарен за огромное эстетическое удовольствие, которое вы дарите при встрече с музыкой. Желаю вам всем огромных успехов и новых творческих находок. Очень надеюсь, что и прекрасный вокалист Сергей Тягнирядно вновь скоро присоединится к вам ибо музыка не имеет государственных границ и геополитических интересов. Она просто прекрасная музыка. Всем вам крепкого здоровья и долгого творчества.
Да, Сергей великолепный голос!
Much younger people performing older music flawlessly! Love it!
As long as science does not discover a means of transport to take us to the past, the only means will continue to be music, In the Stone - Leonid & Friends , is one of those songs that makes us travel in the time machine of good memories...
私はEWFが大好きでこの曲も大好きです。
本家も納得するカバーだと思います。
すばらしい！
I’ve watched this at least 20 times. Never gets old. Such an amazing and joyful song, arrangement and performance. Look forward to my next 100 views 😊
Maurice White would be proud. I have been a EW&F fan as long as I can remember and this rendition was absolutely gorgeous.
Once again you’ve knocked it out of the park BUT it’s sad that the “old members” we’ve grown to love appear to be disappearing.
oh say it isnt so old does not age when music is made and shared if the new ones need spots to play start another group
This song is the reason I saw and
met Leonid and friends!! 😊
Buena música.. Saludos desde Venezuela.... Los Amo.
I've been waiting for this song - such an incredible groove and the vamp at the end is off the charts!
Leonid and Friends do it again!
As much as i love our USA, Snarky Puppy….. These guys are a close second, or make that first!! It’s unbelievable not just the pure talent but whoever is in charge to mic 30 tracks and mix them perfectly deserves an award in his own right. The celebration of music in Humanity has no borders or boundaries… Its the pure love of music combined with the Human Spirit that is one of the greatest gifts God has given us as Humans. This is a direct result of what can be accomplished…. Long live Music and those who not only enrich themselves by performing and playing but all of us who receive the beauty and power music holds to make our lives better and our spirit whole.🎶❤️🎶❤️!!
毎日視聴❤️アメージング😍このグループ半端ないです！🇯🇵コンサート〜C'mon❤️
武道館かオーチャードホール辺りですね～👍
ほんまやー来てくれへんかなー？
Simply spectacular!!!! What an amazing tribute!!! What a wonderful band!!!! Spectacular vocalists, sensational strings and brass...... everything was explendido!!!!! I dare say, "The best and most spectacular cover ever made of this classic of world music!!!! Congratulations to everyone involved in this work of art!??? Thank you for making me listen to this song more than 50 times!! !! Stupendous!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
There is no other words 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 complete magic
I absolutely LOVE that L&F has been moving beyond the Chicago songbook now into TOP and EWF. This cover, IMHO, is perfection! Daniel's vocal timbre and inflection capture Maurice's, and the vocal harmonies are a joy to listen to! T-I-I-I-I-I-ght horn section (as always), rhythm section is spot-on, the Latin percussion section added extra SPICE, the strings made it sound lush and classy, and everyone clearly was having the time of their lives playing this classic hit together in the studio. These days, we in the West need to see Russians like this.
...and Steely Dan
That was a awesome rendition. The whole group has so much energy. Just makes the music and singing so much more powerful. Well done to all.
I'm spellbound by what this band do. It's 2am here and I have listened to everything they've recorded six or seven times. Music is the answer. ONE LOVE!
This is truly "badass" I can't stop watching this. I am really addicted to this video. I need help! Maybe I should go to meetings to get help!
Don't worry.
Play more music. Loud as you want. You'll be fine.
Your health permitting, get up. Get out the chair. Then dance. Until you are too tired. Relax, have cocktail....
Rinse.
Repeat.
聴く度、観る度に幸せになる。なんだこの最高の薬は💊
本当に！見るたび、聞くたびに幸せになる！人を幸せにするバンドって初めてです。ありがとう～💕レオニード&フレンズの皆さん。
@@yuk-k3752 プレイヤーの皆さんの笑顔につられて、観てる方も笑顔になるんですよね🥰
I'm obsessed with your sound and performances... you all look fun to look at... very uplifting because you sound amazing with your high quality musical talents 👌 .... ❤️❤️❤️